Eddie Murphy

Imagine That

source: topix.com

There really isn't a spark of genuine humour or life in the entire thing, and the movie grinds its way to a syrupy finale, says Peter Bradshaw As the years and, indeed, the decades slip by, it's getting harder to remember the Eddie Murphy of Beverly Hills Cop or Trading Places.

Published Sat, Aug 15

From $30,000 to Retired -- in 15 Years

source: topix.com

In April 1987, inspired by how Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd managed to turn the tables on the Duke brothers in the comedy Trading Places , John Henkel moved from Arizona to Chicago with $30,000 to begin his career in trading options.

Published Fri, Aug 14

Chain-free cafeteria BBQ

source: sacurrent.com

 tx Imagine if Fast Foodie were the characters Mortimer and Randolph from the classic Eddie Murphy film Trading Places. If through our omnipotent powers we could switch the two restaurants for a week, would people be able to taste the difference? ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

ARE YOU THE WEAKEST LINK?

source: Mirror.co.uk

 UK In film, complete the title of the 1983 comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd: Trading... what? 8. If it is five degrees Celsius and the temperature drops by 12 degrees overnight, how cold will it be? 9. In sport, for what do the initials RFU ...

Published Fri, Jun 12

Friday Night at the Best "Buddy" Movies EVER!!

source: Daily Kos

 CA Besides Shrek, Eddie Murphy at the height of his powers was in two other classic buddy flicks: Trading Places and 48 Hours.) But true buddies are equals, and sidekicks by definition are not equal. Driving Miss Daisy might fall into that sidekick ...

Published Fri, Jun 12

"Imagine That" by Eddie Murphy

source: ARTISTdirect.com Recent Album Reviews

Imagine That showcases just how diverse of a comic Eddie Murphy truly is. The man who gave us Raw and Beverly Hills Cop has entrenched himself deep in family films over the past decade or so. However, in Imagine That, he finds the middle ground between Trading Places and Doctor Doolittle. This...

Published Fri, Jun 12

Flicks: Eddie Murphy tries again to be family friendly

source: Norwich Bulletin

Metro Spirit  CT By JOHN MEO Remember when Eddie Murphy was funny? I do, but those memories are fuzzy and fading fast, like the vapors of a dream after waking. James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub, “Trading Places,” Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Axel Foley, Prince Hakeem ...

Published Wed, Jun 10

THE BACK ROW: The Mystery of Eddie Murphy's Downfall

source: Hollywood.com

Metro Spirit It seems like eons ago, but for most of the '80s and early '90s, the guy stood atop the comedy world, producing certified classics like Trading Places and Coming to America and presiding over two blockbuster franchises, 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. ... Face/off Metro Spirit

Published Tue, Jun 9